Commercial Photography

When I was ten years old, I fell in love with activism. At a time in my life when my anxiety disorder was at it's worst, I became shy and introverted even though I'm a natural born extrovert. It was through activism that by speaking out for others, I found my voice. A voice that had been lost.

Fast forward to high school and college where I lead groups, movie showings and talks about things happening on the other side of the world. It's where my passion for sustainability and fair trade came in.

As I've gotten older, I'll be honest; I lost a lot of this drive. Graduating college meant finding a job and paying bills. Buying sustainable products is a luxury for those who have a budget for shopping. Most of us are trying to get our dollars to go as far as possible, which means leaning towards fast fashion.

The more that I get back to my roots the more I fall back in love with fair trade and sustainable fashion, which made this Spring catalog shoot for Chiefton Supply Co. that much more special.

Chiefton Supply Co. is a hemp-based clothing line from right here in Colorado. Their soft fabrics are sustainable using the plant that Colorado has become infamous for.

Nothing tells the story of Colorado better than Red Rocks Park where hiking, listening to music and Denver views are all a must. It became the perfect backdrop for their line and a great place to hang out for a warm afternoon.

Chiefton Supply Co. not only knows how to create great fabrics will killer graphics that everyone will love (even those who don't partake in hemp activities like myself), but they are also a fun crew to hang out with for the day.

The amount of laughing on top of those rocks must be a photo shoot record.

We covered the park looking for different backdrops and letting out model show off all her personality. When it comes to directing shoots, I'm always for showing off the style and voice of a model knowing it will better connect with your given audience. And for this brand, silly faces, lots of fun and huge personality are just what their customers want!

One of the best parts of telling the Chiefton story was connecting their sustainably made products with nature. It's where they were meant to be and to showcase the adventurous side that comes with these clothes is always my favorite part.

Check out the shoot and be sure to check out Chiefton Supply's website for more sustainable, soft, hemp clothes!

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Those are some big words, and it's easy for me to say, I'm a photographer. But they're true. I could give you a list of articles that will explain to you how important photography is to your business from people who aren't photographers and I've even listed a few at the bottom of this post.

Read them, frame them, take them to heart.

When you are a small brand, it can be hard to invest in your photography and even harder to find the funds for it in which case the answer to how often should you get new photos for your business is when you can afford it. Ideally, I'd set aside the funds for at least once a quarter.

When you get fresh photos quarterly, you can keep up with the seasons and have photos that match your customer's mood. Photos with the golden leaves in the summer, snow in the winter (maybe even Christmas lights), flowers in the spring and all that fun in the sun during the summer.

These photos will help you freshen up your website, provide some content for your social media and tell the story of any new products you've added to your collection.

If you're a little more developed as a brand and have a larger marketing budget then ideally you should be getting new photos for your brand every 4-6 weeks. That might sound like a lot, but you'll then have plenty of fresh and high-quality content to share on social media. You'll also always have a fresh website to show off the lifestyle of your products and let your customers see what your product looks like in action.

Great photography makes your brand look legit. You would NEVER see Nike put up a bad phone photo on their website or even on their Instagram. Even smaller brands like Ssesko and 31bits have invested tons into their photography to provide great storytelling images that will capture the attention of their viewers.

These companies will go even as far as taking photos for special holidays like Mother's Day; it's the perfect way to connect with their ideal customer's or their husbands.

If you're wondering, will photography really make a difference in my brand? The answer is yes. It won't necessarily make you, but it will break you if it's bad.

If you're wondering, do I need to invest in photography for my business? The answer is eventually. If you're starting out you might be able to get by with your friend learning out to use their new DSLR or embracing the portrait mode of your phone. As your business becomes more official and it starts growing you need the eye, technical knowledge, and experience of a professional photographer. The sooner you can build your arsenal of powerful images, the better.

If you're wondering, where can I find the right photographer for my business? The answer is easy. You can send me an email, and we can see if we'd be a right fit, or look at hashtags on Instagram with your city and the word photographer or commercial photographer. (#DenverCommercialPhotographer or #DenverProductPhotographer, etc.)

Photos that tell a story, highlight your product and put your customer into them will do more for your business then almost any other marketing you'll pay for. It starts with an amazing photo, and from there you do the rest.

What are you waiting for? When will you schedule your first photo shoot?

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Surprisingly enough I had shy tendencies as a child. While still an extrovert I suffered from a lot of anxiety and therefore didn't always like having company over or going to crowded events with my parents.

My parents were well known in the church and I often got stopped by adults telling me they knew me when I was "this big" and that they were friends of my parents, but I had no idea who they were. Apparently, "stranger danger" didn't apply at church.

This is when the power of invisibility would have been appreciated. Instead, I had my own secret weapon - sunglasses. When I wore sunglasses, no one could see me. They were my shield and gave me the confidence, or at least the strength, to get through whatever was ahead.

Today I wear sunglasses less to blend in and more to stand out, which is probably why I've started working with so many Sunglass companies, Revo Sunglasses included. I love photographing this challenging accessory. Maybe because they happen to be one of my favorite accessories. How JR of me.

Here's the thing about Revos. Aside from providing stunning frames they are also working to prevent vision impairment and blindness in more than 5 million children and adults by 2020. I'm a fan of believing in the impossible and I'm so excited to get to tell the story of a brand that believe in it just as much!

In this Revo spring shoot, I looked for elements of spring around me to use alongside the sunglasses to tell a story. What turned out was a perfect combination of beautiful light and color, dancing together in a way that inspired Spring. While, this initial shoot was only meant to showcase the product and had less to do with the lifestyle behind it, there were some challenges in telling the story of Revo and finding ways to connect with the audience.

My main mission was to give the feeling of Spring. To get people excited for the pops of color coming back into our lives and the freshness of new growth and maybe even some new shades. While less action packed, these product photos were meant to embrace femininity and connect with the ladies who are ready to get back into the sun, and look good doing it.

I always have a few flat lay boards around the house with different textures on them to use as backdrops. Of course, solid color poster boards work too. I'm also one to always have fresh flower in my home, as they put a smile on my face and bring some life into my home. With those two things, some light manipulation and a little bit of post-production, you get Revo's spring line.

Tons of colors, lots of fresh growth but most importantly a frame that will look good anywhere. And that's always my goal. To make sure the product I'm photographing is standing in the limelight. I'd say mission accomplished with this impromptu Spring shoot.

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It was three months until I left for a trip to India and Nepal where I was going to be a photographer for a company in Australia trekking to the basecamp of Everest. I had just dropped my phone in the parking lot of my condo and shattered the screen.

If you've owned a smartphone, you've probably done this at least once, and you know that its the most gut-wrenching, infuriating thing you can do. I drove to Verizon, cursing under my breath, thought about how much this would cost me, and that I should probably just get a new phone.

As it happens, I had an upgrade. I also thought about the benefit of having a nicer camera on my phone so that I would have a lightweight option to use on the trek. While my DSLR camera would always provide better photos, sometimes you just need a camera quick and wiping a phone out of my pocket would be the best option.

All this to say, sometimes the best camera is the one you have, and for many of us, that's just our camera phone. But like any tool in the toolbox, it's worthless if you don't know how to use it.

I've had it asked by friends and clients. Can you teach us how to use the camera on our phones to take better photos? Whether that's photos of your family or of your business, the same general rules and techniques apply. However, in this 7-day phone photography challenge, I specifically have the brand looking to take extra photos for their social media in mind.

For 7 days I'll teach you the process I go through when taking out my phone, composing an image and editing it for my Instagram or Facebook. Each day you'll learn a new step so that in 7 days you'll be a pro with your camera phone and maybe even have a few more apps to help you out.

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Every company I talk with has the same fundamental issues. It all comes down to having small budgets and limited marketing abilities. If people can't see your brand then how are they supposed to fall in love with it? As I've talked to more and more small companies, I've heard the cries and continue to work towards solutions that will help your brand grow into the business of your dreams.

My latest change is adding a way to provide photography for new or growing brands. My Brand Building package provides you with high-quality professional images without gasping at the price. Here's how it works. You reach out to me and let me know what your business is struggling with. Tell me your story, talk about your product and let me know your vision. Then one of two things can happen. If you have a storefront I can come to your store for an hour shoot and capture as many pieces of yours I can, or you send me your product, and I'll come up with a single storyline that fits with your brand. You'll get a contact sheet with more options than your heart could desire. 20 images come with your package and any extras are $25 a piece. I can almost guarantee you'll want at least one or two extras!

The Brand Building Package was created with the new and growing brand in mind. You are no longer stuck with using your high-school intern to take your photos for big marketing promotions (unless they're just amazing, and then, who am I to talk?!) With a small investment a couple times of your you'll have a whole arsenal of photos to share with your audience and start making the connections you've been dreaming of. It starts with a great product and grows with skillful marketing, let's starts growing your brand. If you want something more than this or need some photos for your staff, check out the rest of my options here on the Commercial Prices Page.

The story of your brand is an important one, and your marketing will never go as far as you want it to go without powerful images to take you there. Your website, Facebook ads and even your brochures or annual report will blow your customers out of the water when you invest in your photography. Let's take the small budget you have, and make it go further with my Brand Building Package. Contact me today to get started on growing your business!

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As a photographer, I can see the abilities that photographs have on the brands I work with and the people I’ve photographed. But as a marketer, I can’t begin to explain the power and use that photographs have in marketing. Every brand I’ve worked for or with, I’ve educated on the importance of high-quality photos that match their company and tell their story. Whether you’re starting off on the cheap and looking for stock photos, or making the investment you deserve and getting custom photos for your marketing, having clean, clear and beautiful pictures will make all the difference when it comes to your customers.

I could go on and on about looking good as a brand or having something that you’ll be proud to put in front of your audience, but in the end, the numbers behind good photography in marketing are what’s going to make all the difference to you.

Let’s start with social media. There are over 3 billion users on a social platform, and on average those 3 billion users spend 2 hours looking through feeds, finding new products and getting inspired by brands. Tweets with images get 150% more retweets while Facebook posts with images get 2.3x more likes. These statistics are just the beginning of all the benefits that images can bring to your marketing plan.

When it comes to engagement, photos with people will get an average of 38% more engagement, 60% of customers are more likely to purchase products when images show up in their search results, and 94% of articles with images get more views. All this engagement doesn’t even touch the amount of information retained by using images. Personally, as a visual learner, images have always held more value to me. But what was shocking to me, in researching this topic I learned that you hold onto 65% more information through visuals than text. Even more amazing is that 93% of communication is “said” non-verbally and therefore more can be said through an image than through writing.

If none of these have you convinced that photography is your most useful tool in marketing, then let me leave you with these last few numbers. The brain processes an image 60,000 times faster than through words, on top of that when a customer is reading your marketing materials the majority of them will skim, only reading 28% of all that you’ve written. If instead of using text-heavy eblasts, brochures or social posts you used photo focused marketing materials you can show off your products, reveal the lifestyle of your brand and educate your customers in a fraction of the time and with less effort.

I cannot stress it enough what the power of images does for any business. As a photographer and marketer, I know that the most successful brands have found ways to use photography to tell a story and create more than just a business. Each image works off the last inspiring their followers and educating their customers. When you invest in photos, you are also investing in growing your brand and impacting your customers. It’s time to take the next step to build the brand you’ve always dreamed of. Take the leap and invest in your photography through my low-cost packages, made for small and new companies just like yours. You’ll get the photos you need to impress customers on social media, make an impact on your website and create the marketing plan your business deserves. Now all you need to figure out is what story you want to tell; I can help you with that! Learn more about my low-cost photography packages here.

The number one struggle I have as a photographer is light. The light will never be the right color, the right intensity, or coming from the right angle. As an artist, this will be something I will continue to try to change. If I had all the money in the world I could afford to create light and make it do exactly what I want. However, I don't have all the money in the world and only have a limited number of strobe lights to help me create the scene I'm dreaming up. (This doesn't include the random photoshoots that happen where the right gear is almost never present). With that being said, I'm sure that the gear you're working with isn't that far off from mine and therefore you are in the same boat of the constant struggle that is light.

If diving into the world of Yoga has taught me anything, it's to embrace this moment for what it is and to not try and make it something it's not. The reality is I have limited control of my light and have to use the light I am given to the best of my abilities. A recent shoot played this out perfectly and I'm happy to say that the results from the shoot were more than I had ever imagined. While it's easy to dream up all of the things you don't have or can't do, it's those same limitations that can create the best art.

When light doesn't live up to expectations it's easy to get flustered and freeze in the moment not knowing what to do. The reality is, light, while not equal, is all the same. The rules you have when the conditions are perfect are the same when your light is less than ideal. It starts with figuring out the right exposure, perfecting your white balance and ends with letting your imagination go wild.

For this specific shoot, we wanted an impromptu portrait session on a magical carousel that we found in Midway, Utah. In order to capture the look and feel of the carousel at it's best, we would have to shoot at night when the lights were on. This posed a few issues with finding the right exposure. First, the light on the carousel, while bright to the eye, was much less so to the camera. The low light situation is one of the greatest struggles for photographers. Turning up my ISO was the only option to be able to get a decent baseline and fast enough shutter to keep from blurring the details in the face. While the brightness was there I would have to adjust for the grain that the high ISO would create. For the most case, the photos were dark enough to high a lot of the grain and the rest could be lightened up in post-production. The trick to compensating for too high of an ISO is to open up the aperture and keep a wide frame, allowing more light in. My other option was to get as close to the light as possible to absorb it. You'll see in some of my close-up portraits how the light creates the perfect reflection in the eyes and makes the skin look flawless. The other note I'll make is, just like in the best lighting situation, you always want the light to your back reflecting onto your subject. When your subject gets closer to the light, the light becomes stronger helping you to lower your ISO and not compensate as much for the low light. Keeping your subject close to your light source will give you the best opportunities to make some magic happen.

Once you've figured out your exposure you'll need to clear up your while balance. Usually, when the light is less than ideal it also means that the color of it has changed. Sunset creates orange light, before and after sunset creates blue light and fluorescents create green light, all of these have to be adjusted for. Getting the white balance to be perfect in camera isn't a must but the more that can be done in camera the more time and effort you can save during post-production. Being true to my style I like to stay as close to a white light as possible while keeping a bit of warmth in these photos and usually keeping it a bit cooler in my landscape and outdoor photography.

Once you become comfortable with the light you've been given you'll start to become inspired by it. You loosen up and let go of your concerns about things not being perfect and you embrace what you have. As I got into this shoot, I went from being worried that nothing would turn out, to falling in love with the light I was given and inspired by all that was around me. It just goes to show that there's really no such thing as bad lighting, just the limitations of your imagination.

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Photography doesn't have to be hard. Yes, it is an artform, No, you are not born being good at it. Like all things, photography takes lot of practice and education to get it down. People wonder how I can take such great photos and the truth is I spend hundreds of hours learning about light, gear and techniques and then I put these lessons into action until I create something that I like. It's an obsession really, or is that what they call passion? The truth is, the basics of photography are not that hard, and you too can take some great photos for your social media. The more effort and practice you put into it, the better your photos will continue to turn out, and if you have no desire to put that effort in, then you can outsource to people like me. I live for this stuff.

For those of you ready to put a little effort in and see what you can create. I've outlined a few basic starting points for creating a great flat lay for your social media. Of course, these are just ideas and thoughts that I have and that I use when creating my flat lays, but as with all art, there really are no rules. Create the things that fit with your brand and with your themes on Instagram. But maybe, start here and see where it takes you. First things, first, it's all about the light.

Photography Depends on Light

My number one secret to having the best photographs comes down to light. The greatest artists of our time, Monet, Van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Wes Anderson and Martin Scorses all figured out that the use of light tells the greatest story and has the most power. We see that light during the day is white, near sunset is orange and after sunset is blue. All of these colors evoke different emotions and bring us to a different place. While the study of light could take you your entire life to learn, as it has most artists, the basics of light are pretty easy to understand and will provide you with the tools you need to create great images.

For the most case, when you are taking photos for your business, social media or just for fun, you'll be taking them in the daylight. This is when you have the most light that's white and easy to work with. You'll want to find a space to photograph your flat lays that isn't in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will cause harsh shadows and intense highlights. Unless this is an effect you are going for (which, for more intermediate photographers this could be the case) you should just avoid it. Take your flat lays next to a window or in the shade to get the indirect light that provides softer shadows. Like in the image above you'll want to have white pieces of poster-board or core-board on the surrounding sides of your subject to reflect light back. The reflecting white surface makes it so that the image is evenly lit and not slowly falling back into shadow and softens any shadows a little bit more.

Choose The Right Backdrop

Flat lays are meant to tell a story. The objects that are used should be the main focus and therefore the backdrop should be something simple and non-distracting. I've created my backdrops with core-board and vinyl prints of texture. Any print shop can create these for you with the exact textures or colors you want or you can find pre-printed vinyl online. Topo Designs, The Colorado bag company, has done an awesome job using solid bright colors as the backdrops for their flat lays.

You aren't limited to using pre-made backdrops. Using the wood floors of your home, the granite countertops in the kitchen, the turf in your backyard, the concrete sidewalk, the paved street, or anything else you can come up with are all great for backdrops. There is always the classic white background too. Whatever fits with the look and feel of your brand is what you should be thinking to use for your flat lays. When it comes to my brand and my Instagram theme, I have a much darker look. My colors are saturated, everything is sharp and the colors and editing are all darker. Using white backdrops doesn't fit the look and feel of my brand so I stick with industrial or natural textures. I love wood grains the most but have used this industrial steal texture a lot too.

Finding Objects For Your Flat Lay

There are no wrong or right objects when it comes to your flat lays. It really comes down to the stories you want to tell and the objects that make sense for your brand. In the flat lay I created for this blog post, I used a quote on the letter board I've been using in a lot of different photos. "It takes a village to raise a dream," it says, and then I surrounded it with the tools I've been using to create my dream of having a photography business.

There are a couple of things to consider when you are making your flat lay, but again there really is no wrong or right choices just personal preference. I try to choose 1 object that is the focus of the board. It's almost always the largest object on the board but often it can be the thing that stands out the most by color or texture. I then use other objects to frame it or that add to it.

The second thing to consider is how you want to lay out your images. The grid is a common preference where everything falls into line with each other. But a lot of flat lays have objects falling off the edges of the frame and are scattered throughout the image. Again, this really comes down to personal preference and how you want to showcase your objects and tell a story. You don't have to choose one or the other but can alternate between the two.

Flat lays are about practice. Finding the colors, objects, backgrounds and angles that work best for you and the story you're telling about your brand. My best advice is to play around and try different things to see what you like. You can also post different versions of things and see how your audience engages. This is your best way of finding the images that connect with your audience, who knows maybe the flat lay look isn't even the right one for you audience and lifestyle shots are what they prefer. You'll never know until you get out there and test the waters!

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Let's be real, marketing is hard. There's really nothing about it that's easy. It takes a lot of thought, a lot of effort and works best when you plan ahead. When you think of all the things that go into marketing your business it get's a bit overwhelming and a lot of the time you might not have the time for it. In being a marketing manager for a few different brands along with my own I've learned a few things, storytelling is the most powerful marketing tool you have. Whether you are using words or images to tell the story, its what connects the most with your audience and when social media is oversaturated with advertisements and brands, the stories you share will be the thing that stands out.

Telling A Story With Words and Images

There are a few brands that I follow that market their brand perfectly. They focus on the lifestyle their products promise with an emphasis on the morals of their brand. In every post they create, these two things are clear. Take Patagonia for example. Throughout their Facebook page, you'll find photographs and videos of the adventures the outdoors bring. In some cases, you might see some close-ups of their clothes but everything comes back down to living a life of adventure and taking care of the earth that provides that adventure. Take the post below. With only a few words they show what's important to them, on Christmas they aren't asking you to buy more or to see their sale, they want you to focus on the important things just as they do. And what's even better is they give you a jaw-dropping image to go with it that shares the same story of embracing what matters.

Another way to tell a story is to actually tell a story using words. Instagram is the perfect place to showcase high-quality images of your product and that lifestyle that comes with it right next to a personal story. Sharing true stories about your life, things you've learned or want to teach or a behind-the-scenes story of the staff, this is a great place to do it. Having 2,200 characters to use gives you plenty of space to share a true story that will deepen the connection with your audience. Christ Burkard is a world-class adventure and landscape photographer. His Instagram has 2.9 million followers and counting and for good reason. Aside from the stunning photos he shares he does a great job telling stories alongside them, giving tips to amateur photographers and sharing conversations he has with friends. He adds an extra element to the photos he shares by diving deeper and providing a personal story to go with them.

Tailoring Your Images On Instagram

While all your social media should have high-quality, well-lit images that represent your brand, Instagram is by far the most important. Well maybe that and Pinterest, but we'll get to that. When you think of Instagram you should think of your feed as a visual magazine. Everything should be tailored to match the look and feel of your brand. Your brand has a look and feel, a mood with colors to match. When you build your Instagram you should have 1 color that flows through all the images (White, black or for me blue). You'll also want to choose whether your feed is light or dark.

LoneFlag has done a great job with this. All their photos have grey in them whether they showcase their product or the lifestyle. They keep a masculine tone to all their images and when you look at them together they feel like they go together.

KrochetKids puts a heavy emphasis on lifestyle with their products subtly placed in the images. They'll scatter in a few product only shots but for the most part, they want to sell you on the life that's lived with these products. Again they stick with a color scheme keeping a bit of blue in every photo and having a sharp focus and bold colors in every shot. When you look at a single image you fall in love with the product, when you look at their feed, you fall in love with the brand and lifestyle.

When it comes to building your Instagram you don't need all professional images. It's a great Idea to get as many professional photos in your marketing as possible, but we all have budgets. A great way to save is to pay for professional photos every couple months and get a batch of photos that you can spread out over time. In between that time learn a few tricks to iPhone photography and use apps like Snapseed and VSCO to edit the images and keep the same feel to them. If you can find a photographer that will work with you to help you take these images it's a great partnership to have. They'll hook you up every 1-3 months with photos and teach you a few tricks to use while you fill in the rest of the photos you want to most in between. (I would be more than happy to work with you on providing monthly photos as well as giving you a few pointers on taking photos on your phone!)

Also if you're looking for a great way to plan your Instagram posts in advanced and see what the photos will look like in your feed check out planoly. This is my favorite tool when it comes to Instagram and I think you'll like it just as much as I do!

Images On Pinterest

One of the last ways to share your story is through Pinterest. While the other platforms have a great way to share written stories along with visual stories, Pinterest is almost strictly images. The clear images that are lighter in color and have minimal elements are the most successful images on Pinterest. If you can add words to a post to bring others to your blog post or to share a quick story in a couple words these are often the most clicked on images. Providing a variety of these images gives you a better chance on getting clicks and directing people to your website.

Pinterest is the visual version of Google, it's an important place to have your content to get back to your website. However, just like Instagram, it's imperative that you have the highest quality images (best if they're long) to use in order to get people to click.

Your brand isn't like any other one out there so you have a story that's all your own to share. Finding ways to combine visual and written storytelling will help you connect with your audience on a deeper level and allow you to create not just customers but a community. If you're looking for someone to help build your portfolio of images that showcase your products and the lifestyle of your brand, I'm here for you. I'd be more than happy to help you build the photos you've been dreaming of sharing as well as giving you some pointers on how to take some great phone photos in between our photo shoot sessions. Contact me here, or leave a comment below and let's start capturing the story of your brand!

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How is it already the end of 2017? Apparently, when you get older, time really does move faster. I always enjoy going through my photos at the end of the year to see how much has happened in a year and see where I've grown and what I still need to work on. The end of the year is a time of reflection. I always like to spend time thinking about the areas in my life I want to improve and to come up with a new theme for the following year.

This year has been a remarkable one. It started off with a Birthday in the mountains and ended with me getting engaged to the love of my life. There were definitely some ups and downs throughout the year and a lot of lessons learned, but I'm happy with how it turned out. It's a year that won't easily be forgotten. When it comes to 2018 there are a few more things I'd like to work on, both professionally and personally, to make it an even better year. These are my 2018 resolutions and my favorite photos from 2017!

Peace Of Mind

I struggle with the whole "Slow to anger" thing. This year I'm making yoga and meditation a priority in my daily practice. I want to not only use yoga as a means of exercise but to calm the mind and to focus on breathing. It doesn't stop with yoga, finishing with a longer Shavasana (corpse pose) and focusing on letting go of thoughts and is just as important. Working the body and resting the mind.

The Year Of Creativity

This year I'm working on all things creative. I was trained in drawing and painting and want to get back to doing more of that. In the last year, I created 2 pieces of art and I want to be creating more than that. I also want to spend time on personal photography projects that will help my expand both creatively and as a photographer.

Business Growth

In my last post, I talked about marketing and that's a huge goal for my business this next year. Working on expanding my shop and bringing in more clientele both commercial and portrait. I'm looking at removing some other parts of my business so I can focus on the main components of my brand and really make them grow. There are some hard decisions coming up but ones I'm sure will take my business to the places I want it to go.

And now for the moment, you've all been waiting for. . . as I think of the future it helps to reflect on the past year too and to see how far I've come. With that, here are my favorite photos from this past year!

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